as in natural food
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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Anything that involves rice was originally meant to be finger food.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Anything that involves rice was originally meant to be finger food.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
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Weather patterns or fewer natural food sources can push them to continue elsewhere.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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This is especially true in winter when natural food sources are less available.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The restaurant on Concord Mills Boulevard in Concord will serve its last meals Friday, June 12, an employee told CharlotteFive over the phone.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Farther north, Kevin Diedrich of San Francisco’s Pacific Cocktail Haven took home the award for outstanding professional in cocktail service.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Lunch might be a salad followed by lentil curry or vegetable paella, while dinner could start with vegetable soup and continue with a generous serving of fish and vegetables.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The medical supplies facility has faced seven OSHA complaints since 2022, costing the company thousands of dollars in penalties.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Attendees can receive a free scarf while supplies last.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In the fifth inning, Pasquantino grimaced in pain after a swing at the plate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The center fielder got out of the batter’s box slowly before taking second base on a throw to the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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